Trees and shrubs offer many benefits on both commercial and residential property. You can increase the privacy around your property with screening trees, such as a variety of evergreens. You can lessen the risk of damage from wind and weather by planting limber trees that will flex until storms pass. If you have a tree that is showing signs of illness, age, or damage, removal may be necessary. This action will allow you to increase eco-friendly planting choices.

Before You Plant, Consider Pest Risks

It’s very important to select trees that are at a limited risk of insect pests, fungi, or bacterial disease. A single row of the same tree can look very tidy, but one new pest in the area can rapidly lead to a row of dead trees.

Build variety into your planting scheme. Work with an arborist who understands current tree hazards and anticipates future concerns. Insects adapt quickly; a pest that thrives south of Indiana may soon develop the ability to tolerate colder winters and become a hazard to your new plantings.

Build a Pruning Schedule

Regular prunings are key to healthy growth. If your commercial property includes wide expanses, you likely get some strong winds blowing through when spring storms and summer winds kick up. Talk with your tree professional about the best time to prune any new trees you plant so you can keep the canopy open.

Canopy management offers many benefits. A carefully pruned tree will:

• Allow more airflow so dew and rain will dry away and fungal risk is lowered
• Tolerate higher winds so branches and even the trunk will survive storms
• Create ideal conditions for healthy growth in the coming years

While you may not be interested in planting trees that will generate fruit, there are many flowering trees that can add a great deal of beauty to your property. Regular pruning will promote new growth and increase the number of blooms on your tree.

Offer Outdoor Space for Clients

Flowering trees may also draw birds and bees to your property. If your business includes providing the public a place to wait for food or services, outdoor seating with shade from a healthy tree can create a sense of peace that a waiting room or even a nice lounge could never provide.

Look to the experts when it comes to making sustainable choices for tree care and removal. At Just In Time Tree Care, we can help your business property with our commercial tree services in Jacksonville, NC.